In the Thick of It

Ever found yourself caught in the struggle between competition and collaboration? In this episode, we unravel the age-old tension between competing against and collaborating with one another. Drawing inspiration from ancient societies, we examine the powerful roles women played, and how these historical insights can guide us toward a more cooperative and supportive dynamic in today's fast-pac...

Have you ever stepped beyond the surface of your daily experiences to touch something deeper, something more profound? That's exactly the invitation you'll receive from my enthralling exchange with Krista Nova, a master in the realms of tantra, ritual, and coaching. Together, we unravel the ancient tapestry of tantra, guiding you beyond the common misperceptions of it being purely sexual...

Ever found yourself pouring love and care into others, only to realize you've left little for yourself? Join me, Robin Angela Baglietto, as we navigate the often-overlooked art of self-care via the transformative power of self-love. Our intimate discussion peels back the layers of how we treat ourselves compared to our cherished ones. This conversation isn't just about pampering—it'...

Welcome to the In the Thick of It Podcast.  Life is so complex, especially for a woman. We need a place to hash it out, laugh about it, and toast to it. Welcome to the 'In the Thick of It' podcast. I'm Robin Angela Baglietto and I’m your host as we navigate the diversity of the female experience. Whether you’re here for some inspiration, validation, or a dose of humor– you’re in the...

Ever felt the weight of striving for perfection only to be met with the echoing silence of procrastination? I definitely have, and in this intimate chat, I take you through the trials of rebranding our beloved podcast, where the harmony of music and message proved as elusive as ever. It was a dance with the devil of details, leading to an unplanned break from the airwaves. I share how the mantra &...

Do you know the difference between Yin and Yang? ☯️ Yang is our go-go-go energy, it makes us the productive multi-tankers that we are. The Yin energy - the slower, softer energy - is just as important, yet easily forgotten. We tend to get so caught up in the 'doing' in our lives that we forget how to simply be.  In this episode we explore how adding more Yin energy to our very Yang lives...

If everything in your life changed tomorrow, what would you miss the most about today? This week I mull over the concept of the simplest things in life being the most sacred, and how we can appreciate those moments EVEN in the thick of it. Let's dive in... PS - here's a link to the song I mention in today's episode, The Sacred, in Apple Music and in Spotify .  Enjoy! Let's conn...

Do you believe in yourself? If you'd asked me this question a month ago, I would have responded with a resounding, "YES!" Then, something happened, and I realized how fragile my belief in myself was. One incident rocked my world, and it sent me into a very dark place... In this episode I'm sharing with you the gold I've begun to mine from my brush with fragile faith. Join...

How can we become who we want to be, when we're holding on to so much "stuff" from the past?  In the wake of a life changing experience I started evaluating what was working in my life - and what wasn't. What I discovered was that I was holding onto a garage, house, and heart full of "stuff" that not only created clutter and chaos, but weighed me down and kept me in t...

Four weeks ago today, my father passed away. Today I share with you the most powerful lesson I learned from this brutal, yet beautiful, experience.  Let's dive in...  Resources mentioned in today's episode: Freebies (specifically, 15 Questions Back to Myself) Drone footage ("The Bigger Picture") Book 1:1 Session or join the waitlist for Me Time  Let's connect! Email: Robin...

Have you ever said these words about yourself, "I'm not a ___ person"? If so, you're in good company!  We often define ourselves with the things we've never done or had, the things we can't or wouldn't ever do - but is that 100% the truth, or are they just things we haven't done YET? In this week's episode I share with you something I recently did that...

(Let's try this again! 🤪) This week I had the pleasure of speaking at an Eleanor by Women United event, and this week on the podcast I'm sharing it with you! The theme of the event was Women with Attitude, and the message of my talk - and the message of this week's episode - is that maybe we've been missing the importance of having an attitude... When we embrace being a woman...

Have you ever stood in your closet or scrolled through clothing websites wondering wtf you're going to wear to an event? Me too, and today after spending hours doing this I had an epiphany...  This is stupid. 😂 In all seriousness though, wtf are we doing? Imagine if we used all the time and money we spend worrying about our appearance and applied it towards our projects, our work, our famili...

In this episode, I sit down with Justian O'Ryan, who participated in the first round of my 12-week program, Me Time. She  shares how her experience has affected her relationship with herself, her marriage, and even her career.  Justian's lessons about life, the journey to self-love, and letting go of negativity, are pure gold, you don't want to miss this one!  Enjoy! PS - If you&apo...

For this episode I'm joined by Alyssa Vaccarezza for a fun and enlightening conversation about sex and marriage.  Whether you're having all the sex, or it's been years, you'll find moments of gold that will help you feel validated and less crazy, and maybe even inspired  to get a little more adventurous, or at least, be a little more honest.  Let's dive in!  Resources from...

This episode covers the basis of all things mushrooms; the mystical, the magical,  the medicinal, and everything in between. My guest for this episode is Taye, she's an applied mycologist and educator in the fields of ecological restoration, foraging, holistic medicine and mushroom cultivation. Over the course of this conversation we explore what makes mushrooms powerful allies for humans and...

The last month has been the hardest month of my life. As it tends to do, Grief showed up on my doorstep when I least expected it, and decided to move in for a while.  As I've navigated this very difficult time, I've been noticing how I'm navigating it and came here to share it all with you.  In this episode I share the major realization that I had about how doing the mindset work I&...

If you're a woman, odds are you've had some drama with food in your life - You've wondered when to eat, what to eat, and how much to eat.  Maybe you've tried a series of diets, restricted that, only ate this, payed for meal plans or a freezer full of prepared foods. Why? What's the goal? What's the problem? My goal for this episode is to air all this out - let's...

How do we move through difficult times without losing it in public? When and how are we supposed to 'feel our feelings' in the midst of our busy and demanding lives?  In this  episode I share with you an article I wrote (and often refer to) titled, "Unkink the Hose," and why this message and this process are so important for our overall health and wellness.  Enjoy, and be well!...

In the coming weeks we have some juicy episodes about sex coming your way - but before we dive into those conversations, I wanted to lay some groundwork and address the elephant in the room...  Why is sex such a taboo subject? Why do so many of us feel discomfort  - even shame -  when talking about (or even listening to me talk about) sex?   In this week's episode I explore the answers to the...

I know it may sound silly, but after a night of dancing with some of the most beautiful, confident, untamed, and free-flowing females I've ever been in the company of, I realized how much I was playing it safe with my dancing, and how so many of us are playing it safe in life - make small movements,  don't ruffle feathers, don't be too much, don't cause a scene, don't attr...

In today's episode we explore how much of our happiness is within in our control, and how much happiness should we really be feeling?  This information and shift in perspective gave me so much freedom and I hope it does the same for you!  Let's dive in...  If you have any questions or want to continue the conversation, feel free to reach out!  Email: robin@robinangela.com Instagram: @Rob...

How do we overcome failure? Resiliency!  In today's episode I share a story of how I witnessed someone moving through an epic failure, and how failure itself - both the concept and the experience of it - has been a theme I've noticed lately.  This has given me the opportunity to really study my process for moving through failure, and into resiliency, and today I'm sharing it with yo...

Cheyanne and I met and bonded over having children with Autism. Today Cheyanne shares her story of how her experiences of being a mother - especially a mother to a child with special needs - led her to re-discover herself, and the impact that's had on her life. Cheyanne is both a friend and a role model, and I can't wait for you to hear her inspiring journey to becoming the most authenti...

In 1963, Betty Friedan called it 'the problem with no name.' The droll existence suffered by the the 'housewife' of that era yielded a discontentment they couldn't put into words. Though the roles and expectations of women have made some progress since then, the problem still exists. It looks a little different, but in today's modern era women still suffer from an emp...